Vocabulary
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- at least: As a minimum
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- march down: To walk in a formal, organized way down a particular route, often used in a military context.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- at the moment: At this time; now
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- run after: To chase someone or something
- on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- spot: A certain place or area
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- session: Period of time used for a specific activity
- notorious: Being famous or publicly known for something bad
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- refugee: Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
- coalition: Union of separate political parties
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- poisonous: Harmful; unfriendly; unpleasant
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- behave: To act correctly
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- usher: One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- halfway: A middle point between two extremes
- migrant: Person moving to live and work in another place
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- migration: Process of moving to live in another place
- bolt: Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
- march: To force someone to walk somewhere
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- forest: Large area with many trees
- patriotic: Having a great love for your country
- extremist: (Of politics, etc.) far stronger than the norm
- fugitive: Concerning running trying to run away from the law
- handcuff: Police object used to restrain hands of criminals
- neo: A prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new'
- garb: Distinct clothing style showing group affiliation
- gunman: Person who shoots a gun (as specified)
- calibre: Degree or grade of excellence or worth
- freeman: Someone who is not a slave
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Nationwide 'March for Australia' anti-immigration rallies | 9 News Australia
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Minjane posted on 2025/09/03Ever wondered about the complexities of protests and public discourse? This video dives into the 'March for Australia' rallies, showing you real-world situational dialogue and offering a deeper cultural understanding of these events. You'll pick up useful phrases and get a glimpse into societal discussions happening down under!
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